Beth Sherman
Leadership Communication Keynote Speaker
Helping teams build trust fast to accelerate decisions, expand influence, and improve outcomes
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"Brilliant and engaging! Our colleagues went on to use her framework the very next day!"
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"A superb speaker, and terrifically relevant for ambitious businesspeople who want to be more effective leaders."
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"Brilliant to work with from start to finish, and the feedback we received from the event she did with senior leaders was exceptional."
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“Beth is incredible! I’ll be recommending her to anyone who asks - and even those who don’t!"
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"Beth’s session was a high point of the conference!"
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"Fantastic! Her talk was one of our most popular and I could hear the laughter from the Green Room. Highly recommend!"
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“Beth’s talk was much more than entertaining; it was thought-provoking and highly practical. She managed to challenge conventional thinking while keeping the room laughing, engaged, and motivated.”
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“Beth’s talk was a masterclass in using humor to connect and persuade."
What if your team could build trust instantly?
Business moves at the speed of trust — when trust accelerates, so do outcomes.
Comedian and 7x Emmy-winning writer, Beth Sherman, shows leaders and teams how to create immediate emotional connection so they can accelerate decisions, expand influence, and drive stronger outcomes across the organization.
Introduce your teams to the skill that speeds up everything:
Really Really Rapid Rapport™ (Really!)
The Ability to Build Trust Quickly Matters — Now More Than Ever
In a world of rapid change, rising expectations, and constant distraction, teams can’t afford slow starts or stalled conversations. The speed at which trust forms now determines the speed at which work gets done — decisions, alignment, influence, collaboration, and outcomes.
When teams build trust quickly, everything accelerates. Decisions get made sooner. Communication becomes clearer. Resistance drops. Momentum builds. And even when things go wrong, problems don’t escalate because the relationship is strong enough to absorb friction.
Fast trust is no longer a “soft skill.”
It’s a competitive advantage.
Organizations that master rapid rapport move faster, communicate better, and consistently outperform those that don’t.
The Advantages Beth Brings
Beth Sherman spent 30 years as a comedian and Emmy-winning TV comedy writer.
In comedy, the opening joke is everything.
When they step onstage, comedians have only seconds to make a group of complete strangers — all with different needs, wants, and opinions — onside.
That skill isn’t about entertainment.
It’s about building trust and rapport quickly, and it’s just as essential in business as it is in comedy — arguably more so. In comedy, the only thing at stake is the performer’s ego. In business, it’s cold, hard cash.
Now imagine being able to build trust and connect faster with clients, prospects, and colleagues:
• Buy-in comes earlier
• Sales move sooner
• Outcomes improve immediately — because when trust exists up front, problems don’t escalate
You don’t need to be a comedian or a performer to create genuine connection from hello.
You just need the tools to create simple, authentic human connection intentionally and quickly.
You need Really Really Rapid Rapport™
About Beth
Beth Sherman is a keynote speaker on fast trust, influence, and leadership communication, showing teams how to build rapport in seconds and turn early connection into stronger outcomes across organizations.
A 7x Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and veteran comedian, Beth brings a rare blend of entertainment-level engagement and practical, immediately applicable business strategy.
Beth honed her craft in environments where connection must happen instantly or nothing works. As a comedian, she has performed everywhere from Las Vegas to Iraq, and her writing credits include The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Ellen, and the Academy Awards, where she created smart, engaging material for A-listers like Tom Hanks, Helen Mirren, and Queen Latifah.
Today, Beth translates the essential skill comedians rely on — rapid rapport — into a powerful communication framework for leaders, sales teams, and organizations navigating change and complexity. Her keynotes teach audiences how to build trust quickly, expand their influence, reduce friction, and drive more effective outcomes from the very first moments of any interaction.
Trusted by event planners for her high-energy delivery and by executives for her measurable impact, Beth combines humor, humanity, and actionable insight to transform how teams communicate when it matters most.
Book Beth!
Make a lasting impact by booking Beth for your event. She’ll work with you to understand your requirements and tailor her content to align perfectly with your goals.
To request a booking or find out more:
> email beth@bethsherman.com
> phone US: (323)794-7279
UK: +44 7485679750
> book a FREE discovery call
All talks are fully customized to meet the goals of your event.
Choose from Beth’s most-booked topics below, or book a chat to discuss something unique.
Popular keynotes
Accelerate Influence and Outcomes with Really Really Rapid Rapport (Really!)
Drawing on three decades as a comedian and 7x Emmy-winning writer, Beth Sherman teaches the essential leadership skill of the moment: building trust at speed. This keynote focuses on how trust actually forms in the first moments and how leaders can use humanity and intentional communication to create instant rapport at scale. Attendees learn a clear, repeatable framework for converting early trust into faster decisions, wider influence, stronger collaboration, and more effective outcomes across the organization.
Best for: Leadership conferences, change initiatives, culture and alignment events, executive audiences.
Have Them at Hello: Using Humor and Storytelling to Build Trust and Influence Fast
In high-stakes conversations, leaders don’t have time to warm up a room. In this engaging keynote, 7-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and comedian Beth Sherman focuses on how humor and storytelling work in the first moments of an interaction to create connection and earn early buy-in. Attendees learn practical, immediately usable techniques for opening conversations, framing messages, and communicating with greater influence when it matters most.
Best for: Leadership communication, internal communications, marketing, storytelling-focused programs, conference breakouts.
Win the Room, Win the Deal: Selling with Trust at Speed
Sales conversations often start with skepticism. In this focused keynote, 7-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and comedian Beth Sherman shows how the same rapid rapport skills comedians use to win over skeptical audiences can be applied to sales. Attendees learn practical techniques for opening stronger, earning trust quickly, and creating the kind of human connection that accelerates decisions and drives better sales outcomes.
Best for: Sales kickoffs, revenue teams, client-facing roles, growth-focused events.
Add a breakout session or workshop!
Bringing Dry Content to Life: Masterclass in Editing Presentations for Impact
Most business presentations are packed with too much content and too little spark. In this interactive session, 7-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and comedian Beth Sherman shows participants how to apply proven humor and storytelling techniques to strip away the dull parts, sharpen their message, and keep audiences engaged. Attendees learn how to edit like a pro, add just the right touch of humor, and deliver presentations that are clear, memorable, and persuasive.
Influence & Impact Lab: Humor and Storytelling Skills for Leaders
This interactive workshop gives leaders a hands-on environment to practice the humor and storytelling techniques Beth has used as an Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and comedian. Participants experiment with proven frameworks, receive real-time feedback, and leave with a toolkit for connecting, persuading, and energizing people in any high-stakes setting.
Something different
Custom Comedy Game Show: A Work-Safe, Seriously Fun Event
Born from a client’s request for a light-hearted conference closer, this unscripted, interactive game show blends 30 years of Beth’s comedy writing for Letterman, The Tonight Show, and Ellen. Fully customized to your event, it’s designed to help attendees relax, laugh, and connect — the perfect conference warm-up, wrap-up, or holiday party booking.
With 30 years of elite comedy writing and stand-up experience, Beth’s keynotes and masterclasses share - and demonstrate in real time - a clear framework for human connection in sales, leadership, and communication, an essential skill in an increasingly automated world.
She’s perfect booking for:
Conferences looking for energy, relevance, and depth
Leadership offsites
Sales kickoffs
Internal comms or HR-led events
Dry or heavy events looking for actionable takeaway delivered in a highly engaging way
Listen to Beth’s podcast appearances
One-to-one presentation coaching
Giving a keynote yourself - or think your internal speakers could use some help?
Whether it’s a keynote, pitch, or internal presentation, Beth’s one-to-one presentation coaching helps professionals of all abilities show up with clarity, confidence, and a message that truly connects.
Working collaboratively, Beth will help you:
Sharpen structure
Add just the right amount of humor
Deliver with presence that keeps people listening and engaged throughout
Beth doesn’t try to make speakers into comedians. She helps them become the most effective, entertaining, and memorable version of themselves.